India Independence Day 2025 Live Updates: This is President Murmu’s fourth address on Independence Day eve.

PM Modi's response came after Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports. India had declined loosening trade barriers on agricultural imports to protect farmers.

In his I-Day speech, PM Modi said the next-gen GST reforms will make life easier for the common man and strengthen the economy, calling it a Diwali ‘gift’ for citizens

The initiative is designed to provide financial support, skill development, and incentives for job creation across key sectors

The remarks signal a push not just for renewable expansion but also for diversifying the country’s energy portfolio, with nuclear power expected to play a central role

PM Narendra Modi emphasised on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in his 12th Independence Day speech, focusing on self-reliance in defence, tech, and space

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Narendra Modi has surpassed Indira Gandhi's record for consecutive Independence Day addresses from the Red Fort, delivering his 12th speech on Friday. Only Jawaharlal Nehru has delivered more consecutive speeches. Modi broke Manmohan Si ...more

PM Modi said India is actively working on creating its own space station and shared that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla would return to India soon.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said self-reliance goes beyond trade, linking it to national strength and capabilities that must be preserved and enhanced.

Narendra Modi reiterated that India will not bow down to “nuclear blackmail”, declaring that the country has resolved to stand firm against any such threats.

PM Modi hailed astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18-day International Space Station (ISS) mission, saying he returned successfully and will soon be back in India.

PM Narendra Modi said ‘Operation Sindoor’ dealt a severe blow to Pakistan as new details of damages suffered by the country are emerging every day.

The Prime Minister also mentioned that India will not bow to nuclear blackmail and will respond firmly to any threat.

PM Modi said the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan was unjust and one-sided, and said it was not in the interests of Indian farmers.

Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of India from 1966–1977 and 1980–1984, delivering 16 Independence Day speeches, including 11 consecutively.

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